Former Ohio State defensive back Ryan Watts was one of the most important additions to the Texas roster this offseason. He brings excellent size and athleticism to the Texas secondary along with experience playing on the big stage.
On3Sports reports Watts is already making a strong impression on his teammates and coaches just a few weeks into spring ball. Xavier Worthy raved about Watts’ physicality and the Texas cornerback room as a unit.
“All of our corners are different. We’ve got speed, we’ve got physical, we’ve got finesse corners. Ryan’s that long, physical, finesse corner, so he’s going to give you challenges every day. I feel like he’s just making the room even better.”
Steve Sarkisian mentioned after Tuesday’s practice that Watts brings a different element to Texas’ secondary.
“When he can press you and get his hands on you, it’s very different than (D’Shawn Jamison), who can play top down because of the speed and the change of direction. It’s all what style of player are you, then playing to your strengths as a player. I think that’s something we’ve tried to emphasize to those guys in the back end.”
Expect Watts to play a key role in Texas’ defensive backfield in 2022. The unit as a whole is looking to prove itself to the world after the disappointing 2021 season.
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